A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
Support to allow users to define MCS (Master Control Service) firmware partition.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of HCM who want to define MCS * * (Master Control Service) firmware * * partition. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Support to allow users to define MCS * (Master Control Service) firmware partition. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Install the PTF. * **************************************************************** Enhancement: For z/VM 6.4, z/VM 7.1 HCM, this APAR offers: 1. Support for new partition type for the processor types 3906 and 3907. 1.1 The new partition type is called FW. 1.2 The new partition type is only supported by partition number B in the highest channel subsystem of the processor. 1.3 The name of MCS firmware partition is required to be MCS_1. Documentation updates: Reference to enhancement. For more information, please see the Hardware Configuration Manager User's Guide. It is recommended to install the HCD PTFs for APAR VM66130 first.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
Enhancement: For z/VM 6.4, z/VM 7.1 HCM, this APAR offers: 1. Support for new partition type for the processor types 3906 and 3907. 1.1 The new partition type is called FW. 1.2 The new partition type is only supported by partition number B in the highest channel subsystem of the processor. 1.3 The name of MCS firmware partition is required to be MCS_1. Documentation updates: Reference to enhancement. For more information, please see the Hardware Configuration Manager User's Guide. It is recommended to install the HCD PTFs for APAR VM66130 first. KEYWORDS: D/T3906,D/T3907,Driver D36
APAR Information
APAR number
VM65598
Reported component name
HCD/HCM
Reported component ID
568411219
Reported release
640
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-02-26
Closed date
2018-10-09
Last modified date
2022-05-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UM35271 UM35288
Modules/Macros
EEQINSTM
SC34267030 |
Fix information
Fixed component name
HCD/HCM
Fixed component ID
568411219
Applicable component levels
Fix is available
Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.
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Document Information
Modified date:
04 May 2022